Risk Management Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity 2001 The basics of …

What is Risk Management? International Policy Applies to all fraternity events, entities and levels of membership Minimizes risk of injury and liability

What does it cover? Alcohol and drugs Hazing Sexual Abuse and harassment Fire, health and safety

I. Alcohol and drugs The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or in any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.

I. Alcohol and drugs No alcoholic beverage may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverages i.e. kegs or cases, is prohibited.

I. Alcohol and drugs OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by nonmembers of the fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited.

I. Alcohol and drugs No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal "drinking age").

I. Alcohol and drugs The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly forbidden.

I. Alcohol and drugs No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. A tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol.

I. Alcohol and drugs No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

I. Alcohol and drugs All RUSH activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY rush function.

I. Alcohol and drugs No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games."

I. Alcohol and drugs No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program, activity or ritual of the chapter.

II. Hazing No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities.

II. Hazing Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. DEFINITION:

II. Hazing Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the chapter house;…

II. Hazing Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: …wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; …

II. Hazing Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: …and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or applicable state law.

III. Sexual abuse and harassment The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women or men including but not limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.

IV. Fire, health and safety All chapter houses should meet all local fire and health codes and standards.

IV. Fire, health and safety All chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance, and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.

IV. Fire, health and safety All chapters should comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.

IV. Fire, health and safety The possession and/or use of firearms or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the chapter house is expressly forbidden.

Education Each member or candidate shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Guidelines of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Additionally, all members or candidates shall annually receive a copy of said Risk Management Guidelines. FOR MORE INFO... Talk to the Chapter Pylortes, the House Manager, the Chapter Advisor or the Board of Advisors

Risk Management For your safety, and the safety of your fraters and guests The basics of …

Risk Management Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity 2001 The basics of …